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Monday, August 9, 2010

Lamb Chops Sizzled with Garlic

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...My family loves lamb in all its iterations, and while they're visiting we'll enjoy it several times. We were out for most of the day, so dinner had to be quick and light enough to overcome the damage done by a lunch of thickly battered fish and chips. Lamb chops are perfect for a quick, light meal. The chops I prepared are based on a dish that is served in the village of Las Pedroneras, which is considered to be the garlic capital of Spain. The recipe was originally developed by Janet Mendel for Food and Wine magazine, and she has given us a classic that I've made over and over again with slight variations. The chops cook very quickly, so it's best to have your sides ready to go before you begin to saute them. I served the chops with a lovely pilaf, that I'll be featuring later in the week, and with an Andalusian Salad that's made with oranges, avocados and almonds. It really was a satisfying dinner that had lovely color and variety of textures as well. While I should have made a flan to end the meal, I decided, instead, to serve a lovely lemon scented iced milk with berries and a wine sauce that been featured here before. The original recipe calls for thin loin chops, but I prefer to use double cut chops instead. Visiting family was made to be spoiled and if you're in for a penny, you may as well be in for a pound. Those who try these chops will love them. Here's how they're made.

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I'm the only one in my family who likes lamb, and I love it. I only get to eat it in a restaurant, and I'm pretty picky as not everyone cooks it just right. This recipe looks wonderful, but I guess I'll just have to read it and wish!

I love lamb, but to tell you honestly, I've never tried cooking it yet. think I could use your advice when you said that it cooks quickly, when I go grocery shopping, I won't hesitate to put lamb chops in my basket. Thanks Mary!xo,Malou

Mary, my Dad and husband (and I) love lamb and don't get to enjoy it as frequently as I'd like due to the pricetag here. This is a wonderful meal and I'm sure your family was duly appreciativexoxo Pattie

I've always wanted to try lamb but have been afraid I would ruin it and no one would eat it, resulting in waste. These chops might have just pushed me out of my comfort zone. I must put lamb on the menu soon!

60th comment- you are very popular, Lady! What's the secret? Of course, great recipes, amazing behind-the scenes stories, and those amazing shots?...how do you do it?...maybe your kids are out of your house already!...anyways- great recipe- and I see you have a lot of respect for those upscale food magazines- I have a ton of them and still do not know hoe to use them- somehow I get it quick and easy my way, despite all the steps in the recipe! Thanks a lot for your patience of writing and great blogging!

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